By Juana Buchanan


Golf discs are made to follow certain flight paths. They are designed for maximum distance, highly controlled shots and for turning left and right. If you are new to this game, you really have to make use of the usual dis as there are no newbie discs available.

There are players who buy disc golf discs online but they are well experienced so they already know what things to buy for the game. And aside from the equipment they also know what and how the game is. If you are planning to play, here are some few things you need to know about it.

Safety should always be present all the time. Throwing the disc wrongly will only cause great dangers that might be a reason for you not to be able to play again. You have the option to play with some teams or a single person. Either way, you always need to let your opponents notice where you are throwing so they can either escape from it or catch it the right way.

If you are playing like you are in a competition with some other teams, make sure that your target is already cleared. Do not always feel sure just because you do not see anyone in the location. To let other teams be aware that you are aiming for their location, you have to shout and say, Clear on... Followed by the number of the holes. If nobody answers you need to shout again and say, coming down... Then the hole you are aiming at.

Here are the course components. First are the targets. They are first known as tonal poles because of the sound that it made when hit. It is made up of metal pipe that is put on a small pipe and makes a gong sound when struck.

Another thing is the tee pad. It is where the players will start with its hole. Players before just used dirt pads while there are already materials that are lighter, cheaper, natural or this with mulch or decomposed granite for modern players.

Signage is the most critical component of the game. It is used to let the players know the par count, out of bounds that they have made and the layout of the hole. This also makes them aware of the length and mandatory paths.

The scoring of the game is also another thing that you mostly need to be familiar of. Medal play is what is most commonly used now. There are also more things like the scoreboard that you have to familiarize. It is essential so you will know how you attain your score and how to win the game as well.

The scoreboards are composed of, albatross, eagle, and condor. Those are the terms used when you are under par. While birdie, bogey, single, double and triple bogey are the terms used when you are over par. This game is most popular in the USA. IN fact, they have tournaments all year round. But, it is also played in more than 40 countries around the globe. In playing it, there are a lot of things you need to put in mind. There are also precautionary measures you need to follow. One you will be able to master the game, you will surely enjoy it.




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